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CHAPTER IV. POIROT INVESTIGATES
Chapter IV of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie delves deeper into the investigation, with Hercule Poirot beginning his own probing into the murder. The chapter opens with the narrator describing a path through the grass leading to the Belgians' residence, where Poirot lives. Upon his arrival, the narrator quickly informs Poirot about the tragedy, seeking his help in investigating Mrs. Inglethorp's murder. Poirot, intrigued, listens intently to the details of the incident, emphasizing…-
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Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove opens with an emotionally jarring encounter as the protagonist sees Anson Durand under circumstances that cast a long shadow over his character. What she observes shakes her trust and forces her to re-evaluate everything she believed about his integrity. As Durand is confronted, he doesn’t retreat in fear or shame but instead launches into a detailed explanation that rewrites the narrative around his presence at the fateful ball. According to him, his involvement…-
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Chapter IV – The man Between
Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…-
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CHAPTER IV – A Strange Disappearance unfolds with growing tension as Mr. Gryce and the narrator begin to untangle the baffling disappearance of a young sewing girl. Her vanishing act, apparently involving a ladder and blood-stained traces, raises questions not just about how she left, but why. Gryce, methodical and unsentimental, wishes for something as simple yet powerful as a photograph to assist in identifying the girl across a sprawling, indifferent city. But the trail is faint, and time is slipping…-
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In the dead of night, Lawrence Cavendish awakens the narrator with dire news of his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, suffering a severe fit. Despite her room being locked from the inside, urgency propels the household into action, trying to access her locked chamber through various routes, all in vain, until a door is forcibly opened. The household discovers Mrs. Inglethorp in agony, writhing from convulsions which subside momentarily only to violently resurge, leaving everyone helpless and distraught. Amidst…
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Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
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Chapter III – The man Between
Chapter III takes readers deeper into Frederick Mostyn’s journey as he navigates the vibrant world of New York. Far from the quieter landscapes of Yorkshire, Mostyn finds himself immersed in a city teeming with movement, ambition, and striking verticality. Each building seems to challenge the sky, and he marvels not only at their architecture but also at the ambition they represent. With every passing day, Mostyn feels more enthralled by the energy that pulses through every block. The city’s…-
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CHAPTER III – A Strange Disappearance begins with a mood of quiet urgency, as detectives continue their inquiry into the sudden vanishing of a young woman presumed to be a simple sewing girl. Her absence prompts different reactions from the household—Mr. Blake remains unaffected, his demeanor calm to the point of apathy, while Mrs. Daniels becomes increasingly protective and defensive. Her insistence on shielding the girl’s belongings from inspection is striking, especially given her usual composure.…
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In the chapter detailing the events of July 16th and 17th from "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator recounts these days with precision due to their significance in the trial that followed. On these days, the peaceful atmosphere at Styles is disturbed by various events and interactions among the inhabitants and visitors. The narrator, having previously received a letter from Evelyn Howard, now finds himself puzzled by Mrs. Cavendish's peculiar fondness for Dr. Bauerstein, whose appeal remains a…
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Chapter II – The woman in the Alcove opens with a cascade of tension and emotion as the narrator slowly regains her senses in a room charged with distress. Her awareness sharpens just enough to see Mr. Durand, her fiancé, watching over her with a solemn expression that hints at something darker beneath the surface. It soon becomes evident that a crime has shattered the elegance of the evening: a woman has been murdered in the secluded alcove of the venue. The narrator, though visibly shaken and still…
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